This fall, basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes will be held at the Hanover Fire/EMS Administration building at 13326 Hanover Courthouse Road just north of the Courthouse. These classes are free. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays September 13, 20, 27 and October 4 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturdays September 16 and 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendance at all sessions is necessary for graduation. You will learn about the origins of CERT, how to identify risks in your home and neighborhood, disaster preparedness, fire extinguishers, basic first aid and light search & rescue, among other subjects. Over 200 Hanover residents have already taken this class and more than 50 have gone on to join the CERT Unit as volunteers under Hanover Fire/EMS. Members assist in events and with higher training, can also be deployed to incidents such as search and rescue, traffic control, etc. The lower age limit for the class is 17 and requires a parent/guardian attending the sessions. There is no physical requirement for this hands-on class. To sign up, please e-mail HanoverCoCERT@gmail.com. The registration deadline is September 10.

The Hanover TRIAD invites anyone and everyone concerned about their safety in meeting places to come and hear a presentation by a certified crime specialist. September 14, 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 800 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA. RICK ARRINGTON will be talking about preparing, responding and dealing with security in places of worship, work and home. This is a FREE one hour event. Time for questions and refreshments will be available afterwards. For more information contact: Nancy Boyer 804-304-3118 or nboyer@cenninc.com.

The September meeting of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club will be Monday, September 18, 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church. The speaker for the evening will be Ms. Debbie Boykin from the International Mission Board who will share her experiences from a medical mission to Jordan. Information about attending the club meeting or becoming a club member may be obtained by contacting the club’s membership chairman, Mrs. Debbie Walker, 730-2311 or by visiting the club’s website, www.PAMUNKEYWC.org.

The September meeting of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club will be Monday, September 18, 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church. The speaker for the evening will be Ms. Debbie Boykin from the International Mission Board who will share her experiences from a medical mission to Jordan. Information about attending the club meeting or becoming a club member may be obtained by contacting the club’s membership chairman, Mrs. Debbie Walker, 730-2311 or by visiting the club’s website, www.PAMUNKEYWC.org.

Learn how to search for information to build your family tree using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest, on Monday September 19, 10-noon, (Basic computer experience is preferred). You must call 804-798-4072 or visit the Richard S. Gillis, Jr/ Ashland Branch Library to sign up for this class.

Learn how to search for information to build your family tree using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest, on Monday September 19, 10-noon, (Basic computer experience is preferred). You must call 804-798-4072 or visit the Richard S. Gillis, Jr/ Ashland Branch Library to sign up for this class.

The Hanover Republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting at Anna’s Italian Kitchen, 7009 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA on Tuesday, September 19 at 6 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Craig DiSesa, President, The Middle Resolution. For additional information about the meeting or becoming a member of the HRWC contact Liza Bradford, President at elizabeth.bradford@hrwomen.com or visit our website at www.hrwomen.com.

Join Scouts! Kenwood United Methodist Church is hosting a meet and greet on September 19 at 7 p.m. for anyone interested in joining Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts. Additional information can be found at BSAElmont.org or by calling 804-412-8528. KUMC 11208 Elmont Road, Ashland, VA.

This fall, basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes will be held at the Hanover Fire/EMS Administration building at 13326 Hanover Courthouse Road just north of the Courthouse. These classes are free. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays September 13, 20, 27 and October 4 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturdays September 16 and 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendance at all sessions is necessary for graduation. You will learn about the origins of CERT, how to identify risks in your home and neighborhood, disaster preparedness, fire extinguishers, basic first aid and light search & rescue, among other subjects. Over 200 Hanover residents have already taken this class and more than 50 have gone on to join the CERT Unit as volunteers under Hanover Fire/EMS. Members assist in events and with higher training, can also be deployed to incidents such as search and rescue, traffic control, etc. The lower age limit for the class is 17 and requires a parent/guardian attending the sessions. There is no physical requirement for this hands-on class. To sign up, please e-mail HanoverCoCERT@gmail.com. The registration deadline is September 10.

The Hanover TRIAD invites anyone and everyone concerned about their safety in meeting places to come and hear a presentation by a certified crime specialist. September 14, 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 800 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA. RICK ARRINGTON will be talking about preparing, responding and dealing with security in places of worship, work and home. This is a FREE one hour event. Time for questions and refreshments will be available afterwards. For more information contact: Nancy Boyer 804-304-3118 or nboyer@cenninc.com.

The September meeting of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club will be Monday, September 18, 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church. The speaker for the evening will be Ms. Debbie Boykin from the International Mission Board who will share her experiences from a medical mission to Jordan. Information about attending the club meeting or becoming a club member may be obtained by contacting the club’s membership chairman, Mrs. Debbie Walker, 730-2311 or by visiting the club’s website, www.PAMUNKEYWC.org.

The September meeting of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club will be Monday, September 18, 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church. The speaker for the evening will be Ms. Debbie Boykin from the International Mission Board who will share her experiences from a medical mission to Jordan. Information about attending the club meeting or becoming a club member may be obtained by contacting the club’s membership chairman, Mrs. Debbie Walker, 730-2311 or by visiting the club’s website, www.PAMUNKEYWC.org.

Learn how to search for information to build your family tree using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest, on Monday September 19, 10-noon, (Basic computer experience is preferred). You must call 804-798-4072 or visit the Richard S. Gillis, Jr/ Ashland Branch Library to sign up for this class.

Learn how to search for information to build your family tree using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest, on Monday September 19, 10-noon, (Basic computer experience is preferred). You must call 804-798-4072 or visit the Richard S. Gillis, Jr/ Ashland Branch Library to sign up for this class.

The Hanover Republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting at Anna’s Italian Kitchen, 7009 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA on Tuesday, September 19 at 6 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Craig DiSesa, President, The Middle Resolution. For additional information about the meeting or becoming a member of the HRWC contact Liza Bradford, President at elizabeth.bradford@hrwomen.com or visit our website at www.hrwomen.com.

Join Scouts! Kenwood United Methodist Church is hosting a meet and greet on September 19 at 7 p.m. for anyone interested in joining Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts. Additional information can be found at BSAElmont.org or by calling 804-412-8528. KUMC 11208 Elmont Road, Ashland, VA.